DOCSLIB.ORG

Labour Backs Archbishop's Concerns

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Labour Backs Archbishop's Concerns Labour backs Archbishop’s concerns Ed Miliband says Rowan Williams “right” to speak out about of Government reforms Ed Miliband, the Leader of the Labour Party, has publicly welcomed concerns voiced by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, about a number of policies being pursued by the Tory-led Government. Ed said that the Archbishop‟s intervention had “raised serious and formidable questions about the morality of the Government‟s reforms.” The Archbishop‟s comments came in an article he wrote for the New Statesman in June, and provoked a widespread political debate. Dr Williams expressed his fears that the Conservatives‟ “Big Society” agenda could become a political cover for government cuts. © Tim Ashley He wrote, “The widespread suspicion that this has assurances that poorer families would not suffer been done for opportunistic or money-saving reasons disproportionately. allows many to dismiss what there is of a programme for „big society‟ initiatives; even the term has fast Labour‟s leader, Ed Miliband, rejected the argument become painfully stale.” that church leaders should stay out of politics. “Britain‟s churches are at the forefront of many Dr Williams also identified the “bafflement and communities, and they will be among the first to see indignation” felt by many towards flagship government the consequences of government policies. Where policies, such as its education reforms and its they believe the Government has failed to stand up for reorganisation of the National Health Service. the most vulnerable, it is quite right for them to speak However, he didn't out. The Government would be foolish to dismiss what “Britain’s churches are confine his criticisms they have said.” Ed also welcomed many of Dr at the forefront of many to the Coalition and Williams‟ specific criticisms of the Coalition: “The communities, and they challenged those Archbishop is right to question the morality and will be among the first to opposed to the legitimacy of some of the Government‟s reforms, such reforms to provide “a as its badly managed top-down reorganisation of the see the consequences full and robust account NHS.” of Government policies” of what the left would Ed Miliband do differently.” The Ed‟s comments were reinforced by Andy Burnham, Archbishop‟s Labour‟s Education Secretary who said: "Dr comments came as Liam Byrne MP completed a Williams has captured the anxiety that voters are preliminary report for the party's policy review feeling, namely that this Tory-led Government are consultation—a process which received over 2,000 following through with ill-thought out reforms of our submissions from members of the public. public services.” Meanwhile, Andy Flannagan, the Director of the Christian Socialist Movement, said: "Dr Dr Williams is not the only church leader to publicly Williams spoke from the perspective of the church, question the policies being pursued by the Tory-led which is embedded in communities across the land Government. In a letter to the Work and Pensions and active in helping build and support those Secretary, Iain Duncan Smith, similar concerns were communities. When the leader of such a well-placed voiced by the Catholic Archbishop of Westminster, organisation expresses concern about the risks to the Vincent Nichols. Nichols expressed anxiety over the poor from government policies, the Government needs Government‟s welfare policies and urged it to provide to listen.” 1 An important moral voice on politics A message from Stephen Timms MP, Labour’s Faith Envoy In the opening lines of his article for the New governments whilst they were in Statesman, Rowan Williams commented that he Lambeth Palace. Some say that hoped to “spar[k] a livelier debate”. If the following the modern welfare state— day‟s newspapers are anything to go by, he certainly perhaps Labour‟s greatest ever succeeded! achievement—owes much to the efforts of wartime Archbishop William Temple. Some of the criticisms made against the Archbishop were very unfair. A number of Conservative MPs were Successive governments have benefitted from the extremely unhappy that he criticised the Government interventions of the Church, supportive or otherwise, at all. One Tory backbencher was even quoted as for many years. Robert Runcie‟s report, „Faith in the saying that the Archbishop should stop “shouting” at City‟ challenged the traditional thinking surrounding the Government like a noisy protester in Parliament problems facing urban areas such as poverty, Square. The truth is—as many of us have known for unemployment and crime. Likewise, the churches‟ many years—the Church of England is very far from report „Unemployment and the Future of Work‟ its popular caricature as “the Conservative Party at provided a broad based call for action to which the prayer”. Government responded. In fact, political interventions by Archbishops are Rowan Williams‟ interventions—and those of the nothing new. Rowan Williams himself criticised the Archbishop of Westminster—have raised significant previous Labour Government, of which I was a concerns about Government policy. But as leaders member. He was outspoken about the Iraq war and and people who are appointed to speak up for those the Equality Bill. His predecessors, George Carey and who cannot speak themselves, they are doing the Robert Runcie, were not afraid to speak out against right thing by speaking out. News in brief Debt Relief (Developing Countries) Act Government urged to do more to help charities Parliament has passed an order to make The Debt Figures obtained through Freedom of Information Relief (Developing Countries) Act permanent. The Act, releases have revealed that over 2,000 charities was originally passed in April 2010 despite opposition across the country are having their funding slashed or from some Conservatives. The law brings to an end completely withdrawn by local authorities. Harriet the practice of 'Vulture Funds' where investment Harman, Labour‟s Deputy Leader, has demanded that companies buy up the defaulted debts of the world‟s the Government complete a full review of the impact poorest countries. The Labour MP who brought the cuts are having on the third sector. Speaking to forward the legislation, Andrew Gwynne, said: “Vulture Churches Update, Harriet said: “This survey shows the Funds are completely unjust and it is to the credit of impact on charities up and down the country of cuts this Parliament that we have finally managed to make which go too far and too fast. We‟re challenging the this law permanent.” Government to do a review now before it‟s too late.” Vernon Coaker praises church response to riots Ed Miliband praises CSM at 50th Birthday Labour‟s Shadow Policing Secretary, Vernon Coaker Ed Miliband has congratulated the Christian Socialist MP, has welcomed the contribution made by church Movement for playing a vital role in the Labour Party‟s communities in the aftermath of the riots in England. history. His comments came as he attended the Many churches provided practical support to their Movement‟s 50th anniversary in London. In Ed‟s communities by helping to clear the streets, or visiting address to an audience of CSM supporters, he the families of those directly affected. Prayer vigils said: “The CSM was at the forefront of new methods of were also held across the country, and on Twitter the political engagement.” Ed suggested that Labour‟s hash tag #prayforLondon trended worldwide. commitment to ethical policies is likely to give CSM an Speaking to Churches Update, Vernon said: even greater role in Labour‟s future. The evening also “Churches are often rooted in the areas which they included contributions from CSM Director, Andy serve so it was no surprise to see many of them being Flannagan and Ann Pettifor, Executive director of so quick to react. I hope they can continue to help in Advocacy International. To read a full report of the the coming months as our communities are rebuilt.” evening, please visit: www.thecsm.org.uk. 2 Labour rallies against cuts to legal aid The Tory-led Government has announced changes to how civil legal aid is to be given out in England and A message from Ben Wales. The reforms form part of the Legal Aid, Bradshaw MP Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill, which “The Government‟s own impact was presented to Parliament earlier this year. assessment has demonstrated that those who rely most heavily on It is estimated that the cuts to Legal Aid, which total Legal Aid are the very poorest and £350m, will mean that nearly half a million legal and most disadvantaged within our welfare advice cases per year will no longer qualify for society, yet they have still pushed assistance. Cases affected will include those relating forward with these cuts. Those who depend on to welfare, employment, family breakdown and debt. Legal Aid do so for issues such as housing, debt The plans come against the background of substantial and benefits disputes. cuts to local authority budgets. “Major advice services have warned that the Charities, judges and politicians have warned that the Government‟s plans could create „advice deserts‟ reforms will have serious implications for justice and in the poorest parts of the country. Justice should damage the public‟s access to it as many people find it be for all, not simply those who can afford it.” difficult to obtain legal advice. There are also worries that the voluntary sector and pro bono work does not have sufficient capacity to fill the gap left by the cuts. leave hundreds of thousands with nowhere to
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Healthy Children, Safer Communities
    Healthy Children, Safer Communities Healthy Children, Healthy Children, Safer Communities A strategy to promote the health and well-being of children and young people in contact with the youth justice system © Crown copyright 2009 298969 1p 2.5k Dec 09 (CWP) If you require further copies of this title visit www.orderline.dh.gov.uk and quote: 298969/Healthy Children, Safer Communities Tel: 0300 123 1002 Minicom: 0300 123 1003 (8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday) www.dh.gov.uk/publications DH INFORMATION READER BOX Policy Estates HR/Workforce Commissioning Management IM & T Planning/Performance Finance Clinical Social Care/Partnership Working Document purpose Policy Gateway reference 12738 Title Healthy Children, Safer Communities – A strategy to promote the health and well-being of children and young people in contact with the youth justice system. Author DH, DCSF, MOJ, HO Publication date 08 Dec 2009 Target audience PCT CEs, NHS Trust CEs, SHA CEs, Care Trust CEs, Foundation Trust CEs, Medical Directors, Directors of PH, Directors of Nursing, Local Authority CEs, Allied Health Professionals, Directors of Children’s SSs, Healthcare Managers. Circulation list Description This cross government document aims to help tackle youth crime and anti-social behaviour, and contribute to community safety in England. it sets out a strategic approach to inform the work of the Healthy Children, Safer Communities programme board to fulfil the vision that children and young people will be safer, healthier and stay away from crime. Cross reference Youth Crime
    [Show full text]
  • Helen Goodman MP
    Tradition and Change: Four People A Response to the Politics of Paradox By Helen Goodman MP June 2011 Contents Foreword The Reeve’s Tale The Miner’s Tale Looking Back The Mother’s Tale The Priest’s Tale Looking Forward Foreword The Politics of Paradox (POP) is a collection of essays written by proponents of Blue Labour with responses based on a series of seminars. Blue Labour’s thesis is that having lost the election, we need a thorough re-examination of our ideas and a return to concepts and practices prevalent at the founding of the party. Maurice Glasman – the lead editor - has been involved in the ground breaking London Citizen’s movement for the living wage. His central argument is that we need to return to the community based practices of the late 19th century Labour movement and that if we do we shall effect change in people’s lives building solidarity and reciprocity which has a real meaning and value to them, far greater than the abstract philosophical principles of equality and justice. This approach strikes a real note of relevance, because many people feel their lives are insecure and that social ties and obligations have been undermined by globalisation. Sometimes the state institutions set up to tackle problems descend into bossiness and bureaucracy, leaving people feeling frustrated and powerless. I want to begin my response with two stories about communities in my constituency. The first impression might be that these are very traditional and would benefit from the Blue Labour approach. But if we look more deeply, it becomes clear that while voluntarism and co-operation have a part to play – the forces and structures in the modern world require far more than this for them to flourish.
    [Show full text]
  • Reading the Signs Why Anwyn Chose to Learn British Sign Language Aged 14
    11 30 46 Mum Lisa Radio aid Deaf role on daughter’s myth busting models in the moderate world of work deafness Spring 2017 Issue 44 New articles inside! I feel strongly that BSL is important for Anwyn’s confidence and identity. Reading the signs Why Anwyn chose to learn British Sign Language aged 14 Towards a world without barriers www.ndcs.org.uk School for Deaf Children 5-16 years Hamilton Lodge offers a full curriculum to deaf children aged 5-16 years in our school. We take a “child-centred communication” approach at Hamilton Lodge and we support the development of both English and British Sign Language. We focus our curriculum development on courses and accreditations that match the needs of individual pupils. We offer a range of GCSE, Entry Level, Functional Skills, Pathways, Unit Award courses and Signature sign language qualifications. We have a well-established Work Experience Programme and Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, both of which focus on individuals being able to build their independence skills, confidence and self-esteem. Further Education for Deaf New Specialist Provision for Deaf Young People 16 -19 years Children with Complex Needs Hamilton Lodge College provides the right stepping stone into In 2016, Hamilton Lodge opened this provision to ensure an independent and successful adult life. Based in the heart of that deaf pupils with more complex needs could access our a vibrant city, our college students are supported to make the education. most of the city’s facilities. With support some pupils are able to transition to our core We provide FE places in partnership with City College Brighton provision but some require a different curriculum and care & Hove, Plumpton College, and St John’s College.
    [Show full text]
  • Wednesday 8 February 2017 COMMITTEE of the WHOLE HOUSE PROCEEDINGS
    1 SUPPLEMENT TO THE VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS Wednesday 8 February 2017 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE PROCEEDINGS EUROPEAN UNION (NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL) BILL [THIRD DAY] GLOSSARY This document shows the fate of each clause, schedule, amendment and new clause. The following terms are used: Agreed to: agreed without a vote. Agreed to on division: agreed following a vote. Negatived: rejected without a vote. Negatived on division: rejected following a vote. Not called: debated in a group of amendments, but not put to a decision. Not moved: not debated or put to a decision. Question proposed: debate underway but not concluded. Withdrawn after debate: moved and debated but then withdrawn, so not put to a decision. Not selected: not chosen for debate by the Chair. NEW CLAUSES AND NEW SCHEDULES RELATING TO THE PRIORITIES IN NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM’S WITHDRAWAL FROM THE EUROPEAN UNION; CLAUSES 1 AND 2; REMAINING NEW CLAUSES; REMAINING NEW SCHEDULES; REMAINING PROCEEDINGS IN COMMITTEE NEW CLAUSES AND NEW SCHEDULES RELATING TO THE PRIORITIES IN NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM’S WITHDRAWAL FROM THE EUROPEAN UNION Jeremy Corbyn Mr Nicholas Brown Keir Starmer Paul Blomfield Jenny Chapman 2 Committee of the whole House Proceedings: 8 February 2017 European Union (Notice of Withdrawal) Bill, continued Matthew Pennycook Mr Graham Allen Ian Murray Ann Clwyd Valerie Vaz Heidi Alexander Stephen Timms Mike Gapes Liz Kendall Mr Ben Bradshaw Mrs Madeleine Moon Angela Smith Stephen Doughty Owen Smith Sarah Champion Mr Clive Betts Helen Goodman Seema
    [Show full text]
  • Z675928x Margaret Hodge Mp 06/10/2011 Z9080283 Lorely
    Z675928X MARGARET HODGE MP 06/10/2011 Z9080283 LORELY BURT MP 08/10/2011 Z5702798 PAUL FARRELLY MP 09/10/2011 Z5651644 NORMAN LAMB 09/10/2011 Z236177X ROBERT HALFON MP 11/10/2011 Z2326282 MARCUS JONES MP 11/10/2011 Z2409343 CHARLOTTE LESLIE 12/10/2011 Z2415104 CATHERINE MCKINNELL 14/10/2011 Z2416602 STEPHEN MOSLEY 18/10/2011 Z5957328 JOAN RUDDOCK MP 18/10/2011 Z2375838 ROBIN WALKER MP 19/10/2011 Z1907445 ANNE MCINTOSH MP 20/10/2011 Z2408027 IAN LAVERY MP 21/10/2011 Z1951398 ROGER WILLIAMS 21/10/2011 Z7209413 ALISTAIR CARMICHAEL 24/10/2011 Z2423448 NIGEL MILLS MP 24/10/2011 Z2423360 BEN GUMMER MP 25/10/2011 Z2423633 MIKE WEATHERLEY MP 25/10/2011 Z5092044 GERAINT DAVIES MP 26/10/2011 Z2425526 KARL TURNER MP 27/10/2011 Z242877X DAVID MORRIS MP 28/10/2011 Z2414680 JAMES MORRIS MP 28/10/2011 Z2428399 PHILLIP LEE MP 31/10/2011 Z2429528 IAN MEARNS MP 31/10/2011 Z2329673 DR EILIDH WHITEFORD MP 31/10/2011 Z9252691 MADELEINE MOON MP 01/11/2011 Z2431014 GAVIN WILLIAMSON MP 01/11/2011 Z2414601 DAVID MOWAT MP 02/11/2011 Z2384782 CHRISTOPHER LESLIE MP 04/11/2011 Z7322798 ANDREW SLAUGHTER 05/11/2011 Z9265248 IAN AUSTIN MP 08/11/2011 Z2424608 AMBER RUDD MP 09/11/2011 Z241465X SIMON KIRBY MP 10/11/2011 Z2422243 PAUL MAYNARD MP 10/11/2011 Z2261940 TESSA MUNT MP 10/11/2011 Z5928278 VERNON RODNEY COAKER MP 11/11/2011 Z5402015 STEPHEN TIMMS MP 11/11/2011 Z1889879 BRIAN BINLEY MP 12/11/2011 Z5564713 ANDY BURNHAM MP 12/11/2011 Z4665783 EDWARD GARNIER QC MP 12/11/2011 Z907501X DANIEL KAWCZYNSKI MP 12/11/2011 Z728149X JOHN ROBERTSON MP 12/11/2011 Z5611939 CHRIS
    [Show full text]
  • Core Group Core Group Plus Neutral but Not Hostile
    CORE GROUP NEUTRAL BUT CORE GROUP HOSTILE CORE GROUP PLUS NOT HOSTILE NEGATIVE GROUP Andy Alan Andy Slaughter Alan Whitehead Alan Johnon McDonald Campbell Catherine Alison Angela Rayner Adrian Bailey Alan Meale Smith McGovern Dennis Alex Andrew Gwynne Angela Smith Ann Coffey Skinner Cunningham Barry Diane Abbott Albert Owen Andy Burnham Anna Turley Sheerman Grahame Catherine West Andrew Smith Ed Miliband Caroline Flint Morris Margaret Ian Lavery Angela Eagle Ben Bradshaw Chris Evans Greenwood Bridget Ian Mearns Carolyn Harris Ann Clwyd Chris Leslie Phillipson Imran Chinyelu Chuka Barbara Keeley Diana Johnson Hussain Onwurah Umunna Jeremy Daniel Elizabeth Christina Rees Barry Gardiner Corbyn Zeichner Kendall John Emma Dave Anderson Bill Esterson Dan Jarvis McDonnell Reynolds Catherin Fiona Jon Trickett Dawn Butler Derek Twigg McKinnell Mactaggart Graham Kate Osamor David Winnick Chris Bryant Frank Field Jones Kelvin Debbie Gareth Harriet Chris Matheson Hopkins Abrahams Thomas Harman RIP Michael Emily George Clive Betts Ian Austin Meacher Thornberry Howarth Rebecca Emma Lewell- Geoffrey Clive Efford Ivan Lewis Long-Bailer Buck Robinson Ronnie Gloria de Vicky Foxcroft Colleen Fletcher Jamie Reed Campbell Piero Richard John Harry Harpham David Crausby Graham Allen Burgon Woodcock Luciana Clive Lewis Helen Goodman David Hanson Hilary Benn Berger Rachael Holly Lynch Derek Twigg Ian Murray Margaret Maskell Hodge Ian Lucas Gavin Shuker Jo Cox Mark Tami Jenny Jo Stevens Geraint Davies Mary Creagh Chapman Kate Hollern Gerald Jones Joan Ryan Melanie
    [Show full text]
  • THE 422 Mps WHO BACKED the MOTION Conservative 1. Bim
    THE 422 MPs WHO BACKED THE MOTION Conservative 1. Bim Afolami 2. Peter Aldous 3. Edward Argar 4. Victoria Atkins 5. Harriett Baldwin 6. Steve Barclay 7. Henry Bellingham 8. Guto Bebb 9. Richard Benyon 10. Paul Beresford 11. Peter Bottomley 12. Andrew Bowie 13. Karen Bradley 14. Steve Brine 15. James Brokenshire 16. Robert Buckland 17. Alex Burghart 18. Alistair Burt 19. Alun Cairns 20. James Cartlidge 21. Alex Chalk 22. Jo Churchill 23. Greg Clark 24. Colin Clark 25. Ken Clarke 26. James Cleverly 27. Thérèse Coffey 28. Alberto Costa 29. Glyn Davies 30. Jonathan Djanogly 31. Leo Docherty 32. Oliver Dowden 33. David Duguid 34. Alan Duncan 35. Philip Dunne 36. Michael Ellis 37. Tobias Ellwood 38. Mark Field 39. Vicky Ford 40. Kevin Foster 41. Lucy Frazer 42. George Freeman 43. Mike Freer 44. Mark Garnier 45. David Gauke 46. Nick Gibb 47. John Glen 48. Robert Goodwill 49. Michael Gove 50. Luke Graham 51. Richard Graham 52. Bill Grant 53. Helen Grant 54. Damian Green 55. Justine Greening 56. Dominic Grieve 57. Sam Gyimah 58. Kirstene Hair 59. Luke Hall 60. Philip Hammond 61. Stephen Hammond 62. Matt Hancock 63. Richard Harrington 64. Simon Hart 65. Oliver Heald 66. Peter Heaton-Jones 67. Damian Hinds 68. Simon Hoare 69. George Hollingbery 70. Kevin Hollinrake 71. Nigel Huddleston 72. Jeremy Hunt 73. Nick Hurd 74. Alister Jack (Teller) 75. Margot James 76. Sajid Javid 77. Robert Jenrick 78. Jo Johnson 79. Andrew Jones 80. Gillian Keegan 81. Seema Kennedy 82. Stephen Kerr 83. Mark Lancaster 84.
    [Show full text]
  • One Nation: Power, Hope, Community
    one nation power hope community power hope community Ed Miliband has set out his vision of One Nation: a country where everyone has a stake, prosperity is fairly shared, and we make a common life together. A group of Labour MPs, elected in 2010 and after, describe what this politics of national renewal means to them. It begins in the everyday life of work, family and local place. It is about the importance of having a sense of belonging and community, and sharing power and responsibility with people. It means reforming the state and the market in order to rebuild the economy, share power hope community prosperity, and end the living standards crisis. And it means doing politics in a different way: bottom up not top down, organising not managing. A new generation is changing Labour to change the country. Edited by Owen Smith and Rachael Reeves Contributors: Shabana Mahmood Rushanara Ali Catherine McKinnell Kate Green Gloria De Piero Lilian Greenwood Steve Reed Tristram Hunt Rachel Reeves Dan Jarvis Owen Smith Edited by Owen Smith and Rachel Reeves 9 781909 831001 1 ONE NATION power hope community Edited by Owen Smith & Rachel Reeves London 2013 3 First published 2013 Collection © the editors 2013 Individual articles © the author The authors have asserted their rights under the Copyright, Design and Patents Act, 1998 to be identified as authors of this work. All rights reserved. Apart from fair dealing for the purpose of private study, research, criticism or review, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, electrical, chemical, mechanical, optical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of the copyright owner.
    [Show full text]
  • FDN-274688 Disclosure
    FDN-274688 Disclosure MP Total Adam Afriyie 5 Adam Holloway 4 Adrian Bailey 7 Alan Campbell 3 Alan Duncan 2 Alan Haselhurst 5 Alan Johnson 5 Alan Meale 2 Alan Whitehead 1 Alasdair McDonnell 1 Albert Owen 5 Alberto Costa 7 Alec Shelbrooke 3 Alex Chalk 6 Alex Cunningham 1 Alex Salmond 2 Alison McGovern 2 Alison Thewliss 1 Alistair Burt 6 Alistair Carmichael 1 Alok Sharma 4 Alun Cairns 3 Amanda Solloway 1 Amber Rudd 10 Andrea Jenkyns 9 Andrea Leadsom 3 Andrew Bingham 6 Andrew Bridgen 1 Andrew Griffiths 4 Andrew Gwynne 2 Andrew Jones 1 Andrew Mitchell 9 Andrew Murrison 4 Andrew Percy 4 Andrew Rosindell 4 Andrew Selous 10 Andrew Smith 5 Andrew Stephenson 4 Andrew Turner 3 Andrew Tyrie 8 Andy Burnham 1 Andy McDonald 2 Andy Slaughter 8 FDN-274688 Disclosure Angela Crawley 3 Angela Eagle 3 Angela Rayner 7 Angela Smith 3 Angela Watkinson 1 Angus MacNeil 1 Ann Clwyd 3 Ann Coffey 5 Anna Soubry 1 Anna Turley 6 Anne Main 4 Anne McLaughlin 3 Anne Milton 4 Anne-Marie Morris 1 Anne-Marie Trevelyan 3 Antoinette Sandbach 1 Barry Gardiner 9 Barry Sheerman 3 Ben Bradshaw 6 Ben Gummer 3 Ben Howlett 2 Ben Wallace 8 Bernard Jenkin 45 Bill Wiggin 4 Bob Blackman 3 Bob Stewart 4 Boris Johnson 5 Brandon Lewis 1 Brendan O'Hara 5 Bridget Phillipson 2 Byron Davies 1 Callum McCaig 6 Calum Kerr 3 Carol Monaghan 6 Caroline Ansell 4 Caroline Dinenage 4 Caroline Flint 2 Caroline Johnson 4 Caroline Lucas 7 Caroline Nokes 2 Caroline Spelman 3 Carolyn Harris 3 Cat Smith 4 Catherine McKinnell 1 FDN-274688 Disclosure Catherine West 7 Charles Walker 8 Charlie Elphicke 7 Charlotte
    [Show full text]
  • Download (9MB)
    A University of Sussex PhD thesis Available online via Sussex Research Online: http://sro.sussex.ac.uk/ This thesis is protected by copyright which belongs to the author. This thesis cannot be reproduced or quoted extensively from without first obtaining permission in writing from the Author The content must not be changed in any way or sold commercially in any format or medium without the formal permission of the Author When referring to this work, full bibliographic details including the author, title, awarding institution and date of the thesis must be given Please visit Sussex Research Online for more information and further details 2018 Behavioural Models for Identifying Authenticity in the Twitter Feeds of UK Members of Parliament A CONTENT ANALYSIS OF UK MPS’ TWEETS BETWEEN 2011 AND 2012; A LONGITUDINAL STUDY MARK MARGARETTEN Mark Stuart Margaretten Submitted for the degree of Doctor of PhilosoPhy at the University of Sussex June 2018 1 Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................ 1 DECLARATION .................................................................................................................................. 4 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ...................................................................................................................... 5 FIGURES ........................................................................................................................................... 6 TABLES ............................................................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Labour Warns Over Relaxing Sunday Trading Laws Churches Help Tackle
    Labour warns over relaxing Sunday trading laws Shadow Business Secretary, Chuka Umunna, urges government to Keep Sundays Special Labour MP Chuka Umunna, pictured right, has attacked the government after senior Conservatives openly suggested that Sunday trading hours should be permanently extended. A temporary extension to Sunday trading hours in England and Wales was introduced by the Government for the duration of the Olympic and Paralympic games earlier this year. However, No 10 has confirmed that ministers are looking at making the change permanent. Eric Pickles, the Communities Secretary, said that an extension should be “looked at.” the rights of people of faith, and to maintain at least Speaking to Churches Update, Chuka said: “Any some distinctiveness for Sunday.” extension to Sunday trading hours on a permanent basis will break up the consensus that was carefully Chuka’s comments received support from Justin King, put together after proper consultation over a long Chief Executive of Sainsbury’s who warned a period of time of businesses, unions, churches and permanent extension to Sunday trading hours was other organisations.” Recognising the importance of “not a magic answer to economic regeneration.” King Sundays to families and churches across the country, was writing in a letter to the Sunday Telegraph, in he said: “It will also mean the end of Sundays being which the Church of England and the Union of Shop, special and put pressure on families with 24 hour Distributive and Allied Workers and the Association of working across all of the retail sector seven days a Convenience Stores also expressed concern about the week.
    [Show full text]
  • Political Affairs Brief a Daily Summary of Political Events Affecting the Jewish Community
    23 November 2009 Political Affairs Brief A daily summary of political events affecting the Jewish Community Scottish Council of Jewish Communities SCoJeC Contents Home Affairs Relevant Legislation Community Relations Other Relevant Information Israel Consultations Your feedback is important! Please help us to make Political Affairs Brief meet your needs by completing the short questionnaire at http://tinyurl.com/y9y8vs6 Home Affairs UK Parliamentary Question Michael Savage Lord Pearson of Rannoch: To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the United States radio host Mr Michael Savage has been banned from entering the United Kingdom; and, if so, why. [HL6210] The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Home Office (Lord West of Spithead): As was announced by the former Home Secretary in the press release of 5 May 2009, Michael Savage was excluded from the United Kingdom as he was considered to be engaging in unacceptable behaviour by seeking to provoke others to serious criminal acts and fostering hatred which might lead to inter- community violence. This exclusion remains in place. http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld200910/ldhansrd/text/91119w0001.htm#0911 1942000018 UK Ministerial Statement Primary Schools The Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families (Ed Balls): Following the announcement in the Queen's speech yesterday about our intention to introduce a new primary national curriculum from September 2011, I am today publishing the details of what the primary curriculum will look like and announcing improved accountability arrangements for primary schools from 2010. 1 Primary Curriculum The new national curriculum has been developed following an independent review of the primary curriculum by Sir Jim Rose.
    [Show full text]